Dr. Mayr
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Dr. Philipp Mayr
Natural beauty
my aesthetic principle
I see aesthetic surgery as the art of preserving and gently emphasizing natural radiance. My aim is to achieve results that are harmonious, authentic and long-lasting. For me, “natural” means respecting individual proportions, preserving tissue and using precise techniques so that you continue to look like yourself – only fresher, clearer and more harmonious.
Dr. Mayr
Dr. Philipp Mayr
Specialist in plastic, aesthetic
& reconstructive surgery
Trust is the foundation of my work
Handshake quality
Reliability, openness, and clear, honest recommendations are fundamental to my work as a specialist in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. I take the time to listen carefully and to discuss with you, openly and realistically — what is appropriate and what is not. Every treatment follows a transparent, well-structured plan with clearly understandable steps. For me, quality also means the highest safety standards, gentle surgical techniques, and personal availability throughout your aftercare.
Trust
An aesthetic procedure is always a decision based on trust. This trust grows from professional expertise and genuine empathy. From your initial consultation through to postoperative follow-up, you are in good hands with me—both medically and personally. I explain all options and potential risks clearly and work with you to develop a solution that suits your face, your body, and your life.
Education / Career
Born 1975 in Linz, graduated from high school in 1993 (BG Wels, Dr.-Schauer-Straße). From 1993-2001 studied human medicine at the University of Vienna (dissertation in the field of plastic surgery)
2001-2005 Residency (general medicine) at the Ordensklinikum Linz – Elisabethinen, at the UKH Linz and at the Landes-Frauen- und Kinderklinik Linz; also six months as assistant doctor at the UKH Linz.
2005-2008 Specialist training in trauma surgery at the UKH Linz, member of the microsurgery and replantation team, parallel work as an emergency doctor.
2009-2017 Specialist, later senior physician at the Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ordensklinikum Linz – Barmherzige Schwestern.
2017 – permanently practising as a specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in Linz and Wels. 2019 Opening of my practice for plastic surgery in Leonding with its own procedure room.
Opposite subjects and rotations: General and vascular surgery (Elisabethinen Linz), pathology (Barmherzige Schwestern Linz), anesthesia (UKH Linz), internal medicine (Elisabethinen Linz), orthopedics, vascular surgery (Barmherzige Brüder Linz).
Faculty & Teaching
- Ongoing work as a tutor for the company Merz in the field of treatments with neurotoxin and fillers
- Tutor at national and international rhinoplasty courses
My focus
- Facelift & neck lift Linz – Specialization in the extended deep-plane technique and tissue-sparing procedures for natural, long-lasting results
- Rhinoplasty Linz (Nose Surgery) – including Preservation rhinoplasty and Piezo Technology
- Eyelid surgery Linz – Upper eyelid, lower eyelid and bags under the eyes for a fresh, alert appearance
- Breast surgery Linz – Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction and corrections after previous operations
Thanks to my microsurgical and reconstructive experience, I plan procedures with particular precision and without scarring – for results that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Knowledge. Experience. International networking.
The basis of my work as a specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Below you will find an overview of my further training, courses, congresses and work shadowing.
Training, courses & congresses (chronological order)
12/1998 – Active participation in the annual conference of the German-speaking working group for burn treatment
05/2000 – Active participation in the 5th International Muscle Symposium, Medical University of Vienna https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web
11/2001 – Microsurgery course at the MAZ – Microsurgical Work Center, Linz http://www.maz.at/
09/2002 – Abdominal sonography course
11/2003 – X-ray diagnostics in trauma surgery
04/2004 – Basic and advanced microsurgery course at MAZ, Linz http://www.maz.at/
05/2004 – Symposium “Treatment of pediatric burns”, UKH Linz https://auva.at/gesundheitseinrichtungen/ukh-linz/
11/2004 – International Microsurgery Course at MAZ, Linz http://www.maz.at/
04/2005 – Peripheral nerve surgery (lecturer: Prof. Millesi), Vienna
2004-2008 – Participation in the working group for microsurgery (Austria)
05/2002 – ÖAK diploma in sports medicine
01/2006 – Hand surgery basic course – Vienna hand courses
03/2006 – Vascular suture technique course, KH der Elisabethinen (today Ordensklinikum Linz – Elisabethinen, https://www.ordensklinikum.at/de/
04/2006 – Forum Hand Surgery (CTS) at MAZ, Linz http://www.maz.at/
06/2006 – Microsurgical training on the in-vivo rat model (Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, Vienna)
10/2006 – “Basics, Standards, Trends” in the treatment of burn injuries, UKH Linz https://auva.at/gesundheitseinrichtungen/ukh-linz/
02/2007 – Access routes & osteosynthesis course, Medical University of Graz https://www.medunigraz.at/
09/2007 – Wrist Symposium & Workshop, Medical University of Innsbruck https://www.i-med.ac.at/
10/2007-10/2016 – Annual meetings of the ÖGPÄRC – Austrian Society for Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery https://plastischechirurgie.org/
10/2007 – Forum Hand Surgery (tendon care) at MAZ, Linz http://www.maz.at/
11/2007 – Knee symposium, UKH Graz (AUVA)
02/2008 – Arthroscopy course knee & shoulder, Medical University of Graz https://www.medunigraz.at/
04/2008 – Peripheral nerve injury at MAZ, Linz http://www.maz.at/
09/2008 – Advanced hand surgery course – Vienna Hand Courses
10/2009 – Anti Aging without a scalpel – Hamburg (Botox/Filler)
10/2009 – Annual Meeting Plastic Surgery – ÖGPÄRC
11/2009 – Use of botulinum toxin
11/2009 – Laser safety course
03/2010 – AFS Breast Surgery, Congress of Surgeons Vienna
06/2011 – XIAPEX training
08/2011 – BAPRAS Plast. Annual Conference, Sarajevo
10/2011 – Anti Aging Munich
11/2012 – Facelift course Hanover
06/2012-06/2025 – Merz Aesthetic Summeracademy(https://merzaesthetics.com/
10/2012 – Annual Meeting Plastic Surgery, DGPÄRC
10/2012 – Anti Aging, Munich
02/2014 – Rhinoplasty SOS course (Prof. Gubisch), Stuttgart
03/2014 – Plastic assistant days
09/2014 – Annual Meeting Plastic Surgery – ÖGPÄRC/DGPÄRC
10/2014 – Implant workshop
11/2014 – Merz Aesthetic Summit Istanbul
03/2015 – Plastic assistant days
04/2015 – Face Workshop, Milan, MFI Academy https://mfiacademy.it/home/
06/2015 – Merz Aesthetic Summit Istanbul
08/2015 – Axogen Nerve Reconstruction Workshop, San Diego https://www.axogeninc.com/
01/2016-01/2025 – Summit of Aesthetics (annual event)
04/2016 – Arthrex Munich – Flap preparation https://www.arthrex.com/
09/2016 – CATBBAS, Brussels https://catbbas.com/
11/2016 – DAM – German Association for Microsurgery https://dam-mikrochirurgie.org/
05/2018 – Facial Anatomy Course, Graz
06/2018 – MIPSS Marbella
11/2018 – Merz Expert Summit Copenhagen
02/2019 – Preservation Rhinoplasty Nice https://preservation-rhinoplasty.com/
04/2019 and 02/2023 – Emergency doctor refresher
06/2019 – Merz Expert Summit
11/2021 – Quality Medical Publishing Congress, Amsterdam https://www.qmp.com/
04/2022 – 04/2024 – AMWC Monaco https://www.amwc-conference.com/en/home.html
04/2022 – Teo Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul https://www.teorhinoplasty.com/
09/2023 – Nayak & Çakır Deep-Plane Facelift & Rhinoplasty Masterclass, Istanbul https://www.teonayak.com/
05/2024 – Structure Preservation Rhinoplasty Meeting https://www.preservation-rhinoplasty.com/
09/2024 – Teo Nayak Meeting Istanbul
11/2024 – Chemical peeling course, Basel
01/2025 – IMCAS Paris https://www.imcas.com/en/
03/2025 – Preservation Rhinoplasty Nice (lecture activity) https://preservation-rhinoplasty.com/
04/2025 – The NYC Facelift & Rhinoplasty Master Course (Dr. Ramtin Kassir, https://drkassir.com/)
09/2025 – TAMC Congress, Dubrovnik, https://theaestheticmedicinecongress.com/
Work shadowing
Since 2017 – Dr. Milos Kovacevic, Hamburg https://www.rhinoplasty-germany.com/
10/2021 – Dr. Frank Riedel, Mannheim https://www.hno-zentrum-rheinneckar.de/
11/2021 – The Regenerative Clinic, London https://www.theregenerativeclinic.co.uk/
04/2022 – Dr. Teoman Doğan, TEORhinoplasty, Istanbul https://www.teorhinoplasty.com/
05/2022 – Dr. Mike Nayak, St. Louis https://www.nayakplasticsurgery.com/
04/2025 – Dr. Marc Mani, Beverly Hills https://marcmani.com/ (with Dr. Mateusz Zachara https://mooi.clinic/)
04/2025 – Dr. Ben Talei, Beverly Hills https://www.beverlyhillscenter.com/dr-ben-talei/
05/2025 – Dr. Guy Massry, Beverly Hills https://drmassry.com/
Teaching & Science
Tutor, Institute for Sensory and Neurophysiology, Medical University of Vienna (1997-2001) https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/
Tutor, MAZ – Microsurgical Work Center, Linz http://www.maz.at/
Collaboration on scientific study: Dec. 1999, topic: Koller, R. et al. (2000): “Immediate and secondary reconstructions – peri- and postoperative effort and morbidity” Acta Chir. Austriaca 32(Supp 163): 27
Lectures
ÖGPÄRC 2010 – The pectoralis flap for defect coverage after laryngectomy – Useful for fistula prevention?
ÖGPÄRC 2011 – The interdisciplinary table – a logical development at the BHS Linz Hospital
ÖGPÄRC 2013 – Body Contouring Operations of the Tribe at the BHS Linz Hospital
ÖGPÄRC 2015 – Reconstruction of the median nerve with allogeneic nerve graft – Case report
DAM 2016 – Thermography as a supplement to the visualization of perforators
10/2023 – Vienna Rhinoplasty Course, University of Vienna – Preservation Rhinoplasty Basics and Techniques https://www.europeanrhinologicsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Einl_Septorhinoplastik-19.-20.10.2023_v03_web-1.pdf
05/2019 + 05/2024 German Rhinoplasty Congress, Frankfurt – Piezo technology in closed rhinoplasty https://www.rhinoplastik-kongress.de/
02/2019 + 03/2025 – Preservation Rhinoplasty, Nice – The use of piezotechnology in closed rhinoplasty https://preservation-rhinoplasty.com/
10/2025 – 4th Vienna Septorhinoplasty Course, University of Vienna – Lecture “Preservation Rhinoplasty”, Botox workshop and tutor at the preparation course at the anatomical institute
10/2025 – Masterclass 2025 by Merz Aesthetics – minimally invasive wrinkle treatments “Danger Zones”
12/2025 – 4. Innsbrucker Septorhinoplastik-Kurs am Humanpräparat – Piezochirurgische Techniken und Dorsal Preservation in der Rhinoplastik – Vortrag “Endonasaler Zugang und neue Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Piezospitzen”
Memberships
ÖGPÄRC – Austrian Society for Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery https://plastischechirurgie.org/
EAFPS – European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery https://eafps.org/
since 2023 – Member of an international expert group (W&H, Salzburg) for the development of piezo instruments in rhinoplasty https://wh.com/
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